The Doctoral Scholarship Programme offers teachers and others working in the field of Religious Education, Religion Values and Ethics or Religious and Moral Education (RE/RVE/RME) an opportunity to undertake doctoral studies at reduced cost and to see the impact of it in their workplace e.g. in their teaching, advisory work.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineMay 1, 2026
- Value£10,000
- Study LevelPhD
- SponsorCulham St Gabriels
- Eligible CountryUnited Kingdom
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Benefits
Up to £2000 per year of your fees for up to five years part-time (or equivalent over three years full-time) doctoral study up to a total of £10,000.
Requirements
To be eligible for the Doctoral Scholarship you need to be:
- Working in the field of RE/RVE/RME e.g. as a teacher, educator, adviser. If you are not sure, please contact [email protected]
- Intending to take a part-time or full-time doctorate (e.g. PhD, EdD, DProf) that relates directly to religion and worldviews education and aligns with our strategic objectives.
- Intending your doctoral studies to directly lead to development, innovation and improvement in RE/RVE/RME in your school, place of employment, local area or region and/or nationally.
- A UK resident
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Application Deadline
May 1, 2026How To Apply
- Select a university and secure a place on a doctoral programme. Make sure you have a conversation with those who may supervise you, and make them aware of this scholarship.
- Contact [email protected] for a formal conversation before submitting your application.
- Once you have secured your doctoral place and have spoken to Fiona, you should first seek two referees who will support your scholarship application. Please ask them to complete and submit this reference form before you apply to us. Each referee will send you an email to let you know when they have done this.
- Complete the online doctoral scholarship application form. This application form asks you to state clearly how your research relates to religion and worldviews education, as well as with our vision, mission and strategic objectives. There are guidance notes accompanying the form which we encourage you to read. There are conditions of the funding which you must agree to in your application. We also ask you to complete a separate DEI data collection form, this helps us understand our applicants and funding better.
- Once you have submitted your form, send documentary proof that you have secured a doctoral place at your chosen university. (i.e. an offer letter, details of the course and your acceptance) to [email protected]
For more details, visit CSTG Scholarship webpage
